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Melrose, WI
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Melrose, WI
At a Glance
How Melrose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melrose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Melrose a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Melrose residents earn a median household income of $50,208 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,125. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melrose is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,514. Median rent is $742/month, with 44.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Melrose reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,127/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Melrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melrose has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.